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"Ed,  I think aluminum will be more durable than plastic, though much will depend on…"

Brett Chedzoy replied Mar 2, 2016 to Plastic vs. Aluminum posted signs

4 Mar 14, 2016
Reply by Todd Williams

"Another great example of the general public judging forestry practices by the "if it…"

Brett Chedzoy replied Mar 2, 2016 to National Forest Neighbors Worry About Intensive Thinning-Arizona

1 Mar 2, 2016
Reply by Brett Chedzoy

"I agree with Peter's advice.  2,4,D may be another readily-available and less-mobile…"

Brett Chedzoy replied Mar 20, 2015 to Black Locust Control in a Raspberry Patch

3 Mar 20, 2015
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"When I used to work as a forester in NW Argentina, I watched workers convert wooded…"

Brett Chedzoy replied Mar 19, 2012 to How to de-stump forest meadow?

6 Mar 19, 2012
Reply by Brett Chedzoy

"short of burning, which may not be an option in your area, the next most effective a…"

Brett Chedzoy replied Feb 22, 2012 to How to de-stump forest meadow?

6 Mar 19, 2012
Reply by Brett Chedzoy

"Thomas,  I think there are numerous potential benefits to grazing your goats in the…"

Brett Chedzoy replied Jan 31, 2012 to Goats in the woods!

2 Feb 3, 2012
Reply by Peter Smallidge

"Chaz, We've had good success selling roadside firewood at our farm over the years. …"

Brett Chedzoy replied Jan 11, 2012 to Unsplit Firewood

9 Jan 22, 2013
Reply by joeymoore

"Mark,  You won't achieve any significant oak/maple regeneration or sapling recruitme…"

Brett Chedzoy replied Jan 11, 2012 to Hophornbeam

3 Jan 12, 2012
Reply by Rebecca Hargrave

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Story in Northern Woodlands Magazine on Deer Impacts

Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Aug 8. 0 Replies

This Spring we had an opportunity to speak with writer John Litvaitis about the big picture of deer impacts on the hardwood forests of the Northeast.  I posted the original story from the summer edition of Northern Woodlands to the…Continue

Ash blonding effect on lumber quality

Started by Jeff Joseph in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Jeff Joseph May 5. 2 Replies

Question: In Peter Smallidge's most recent "Ask a Professional" column for NYFOA's Forest Owner magazine he stated that some log buyers will reject ash that shows outward signs of "blonding" on the bark. Is this because the wood will change…Continue

The American Chestnut: A New Frontier in Gene Editing

Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management May 2. 0 Replies

https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/policy/042823/the-american-chestnutInteresting discussion the difference between efforts with the American Chestnut and other…Continue

Growing Black Locust for Pleasure and Profit

Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Apr 20. 0 Replies

In early March I was invited to present on the opportunities for growing black locust as a timber cash crop at the Rural Landowner Conference in Allegany County.  Ryan Trapani from the Catskill Forest Owners Association asked afterwards if I would…Continue

Recording links for Ruffed Grouse, American Woodcock and Wild Turkey webinars

Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management Apr 11. 0 Replies

On March 29th and April 5th the Southern Finger Lakes Chapter of the NY Forest Owners Association and Audubon NY hosted virtual presentations by experts from the Ruffed Grouse Society, American Woodcock Society and National Wild Turkey Federation. …Continue

What Constitutes a Healthy Forest?

Started by Brett Chedzoy in Woodlot Management. Last reply by Diane Frances Mar 23. 3 Replies

In March, 2021, Peter and I had the opportunity to organize a day-long training for the annual Water Quality Symposium (annual conference of SWCD and NRCS professionals from around NY) titled: "Restoring Ecological and Productive Function to…Continue

Building slash wall with skid-steer

Started by James Gray in Woodlot Management. Last reply by James Gray Jan 19. 2 Replies

Hello everyone, looking for feedback on plan to build a slash wall with a skid steer and fork attachment.The timber harvest is at a nature center, clearcutting a red pine plantation (1 ac) and aspen stand (1 ac) and group selection on a oak stand…Continue

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